on one post it write anything you know about starter activities on the other write anything you know...
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On one post it
write anything
you know about
starter
activitiesOn the other
write anything
you know about
a plenary
5 minutes!
What makes an effective starter and plenary?
Discuss key elements of a
plenary
Identify key elements of a
starter
Analyse examples of starters and plenaries
What makes an effective starter and plenary?
Identify key elements of a starter
• Is an activity in its own right• Is linked to the rest of the lesson• Has a clear purpose• Engages all pupils• Establishes pace• Provides challenge
A successful starter:
Which of these words is the odd one out?
Example of a starter
Starter
Verb
Adverb
Adjective
Noun
Find three errors in this paragraph…
Example of a starter
Starter
The boy and his friend was playing football in the garden. He kicked there ball too hard and it hit the window. His mum shouted “Who’s fault was that?”
Add description to these simple sentences.
Example of a starter
Starter
The cat sat on the mat.
The girl ran down the street.
The teacher smiled at the student.
Write a paragraph that contains these words…
Example of a starter
Starter
mischief
cheeseburger
tolerate
practical
Discuss this picture with a partner…think about what’s happening behind
you too!
Example of a starter
Starter
What makes an effective starter and plenary?
Discuss key elements of a plenaryA successful plenary:
• Draws together the learning of the group• Summarises the learning so far• Consolidates and extends learning• Directs pupils to the next phase of learning• Highlights what has been learned and how• Determine the next steps in learning
Write down three things you have learnt about starters today and one question that you have
Example of a plenary
Plenary
Example of a plenary
Write down three top tips you would give a teacher about planning a starter
Plenary
Example of a plenary
The answer is “draw together the learning of the group”. What is the question?
Plenary
Example of a plenary
Write five sentences summarising this session…Now reduce that to five words…And finally to one word.
Plenary
Plenary
Example of a plenary
Which picture best represents your learning today? Be ready to explain….
What makes an effective starter and plenary?
Analyse examples of starters and plenaries
Think back to the starters and plenaries that we have tried this session…
With a partner discuss which ones you liked and how you think you could use them in your own lessons.
What makes an effective starter and plenary?
PlenaryStand and Share
Write down the most important thing you have learned from this
session.